Judicial Procedures for the Student Code of Conduct

The Student Code of Conduct governs non-academic student behavior. The Student Code
of Conduct policies are located in the following: (i) Student Life Policies; (ii)
Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy; (iii) Sexual Misconduct Policy; (iv) Ethics Policy; and (v) Substance Abuse Policy. To the extent that the procedures set forth in this portion of the Student Handbook
conflict with specific procedures in individual Student Code of Conduct Policies (e.g.,
the Sexual Misconduct Policy), then the specific procedures in individual Code of
Conduct policies apply over the procedures in this portion of the Student Handbook.

Philosophy of Student Discipline

The judicial process is based on the assumption that disciplinary procedures, when
required, should be an educational process. Disciplinary sanctions are imposed to
help students develop individual responsibility and encourage self-discipline, to
foster a respect for the rights of others, and to protect the safety of members of
the University community. Students who fail to follow School of Law and/or University
conduct policies will be treated in the same manner as one who has failed academically.

An institution of higher learning is authorized by law to establish and administer
codes of conduct and to suspend, expel, or dismiss students whose actions negatively
impact the campus community. The University and the School of Law reserve this right.

Student disciplinary proceedings are not analogous to criminal court proceedings.
No particular model of procedural due process is required. However, the procedures
should be structured in order to facilitate a reliable determination of the truth
and to provide fundamental fairness. Procedures can be very informal in cases where
suspension, expulsion, or dismissal is not a probable penalty; more procedural formality
should be observed in serious disciplinary cases. In all situations, fairness requires
that students be informed of the nature of the charges and be given a fair opportunity
to respond to them.

Reporting Misconduct

Anyone may report a perceived violation of the Code of Conduct by contacting the Dean of
Students at 310.506.7204. Normally, the person reporting the violation will be asked
to submit a written report. The report should be a brief written statement citing
the section of the Code of Conduct allegedly violated and providing a summary of the
facts deemed to constitute a violation. Reports should be submitted as soon as possible
after the event takes place. The School of Law reserves the right to take action against
an individual for violating the Code of Conduct regardless of how much time has passed
since the incident.

Anonymous reports may be made on the Anonymous Crime Tips Hotline by calling voice
mail at 310.506.7634. Students living in the residence halls may also notify the resident
advisor. For any campus emergency, call 911, and then dial 310.506.4441.

Sources of Information

Information about a student's misconduct may come from a variety of sources including,
but not limited to, reports from faculty, staff, students, departments (e.g., Housing
and Residence Life, Department of Public Safety), law enforcement agencies, or community
members. Other sources of information may include, but are not limited to electronic
communications, photographs, social media, and audio or video recordings.

Authority and Responsibility for Student Discipline

The Dean of the School of Law is responsible for the overall oversight of rules and
regulations regarding student discipline for misconduct and serves as the final appeal
for student disciplinary decisions. The Dean of Students is primarily responsible
for the operational details of the disciplinary process. The Dean of Students will
review reports of misconduct and may conduct an investigation. If the Dean of Students
considers the report, if accurate, to indicate a conduct violation, the incident will
be heard through either an administrative hearing with the Dean of Students (or designee)
or a hearing with the Faculty Student Life Committee.

Jurisdiction

The conduct policies listed in the Code of Conduct apply to conduct that occurs on
University premises, at University-sponsored activities, and off-campus that adversely
affects the University community and/or the pursuit of its objectives. Each student
is responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application for admission through
the actual awarding of a degree, even though conduct may occur before classes begin
or after classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between
terms of actual enrollment (and even if the conduct is not discovered until after
a degree is awarded). The conduct policies apply to a student's conduct even if the
student withdraws from school while a disciplinary matter is pending. The Dean of
Students will decide whether the policies will be applied to conduct occurring off
campus, on a case by case basis, in his or her sole discretion.

When appropriate, some University policy violations may be addressed by other judicial
bodies, including, but not limited to the Honor Board, Non-Academic Grievance Officer,
or Seaver College Administrative Hearing/Student Disciplinary Committee. Violations
that occur in the on-campus residential community will be investigated and adjudicated
by Seaver College pursuant to Seaver College's Judicial Procedures (see the Seaver
College Student Handbook, Judicial Procedures section). If conduct violates both
residential community policies and the Code of Conduct, the Dean of Students, in his
or her sole discretion, can participate, as a non-voting member, in the Seaver College
disciplinary proceedings and can impose additional Code of Conduct sanctions based
upon those proceedings. However, the Dean of Students reserves the right to pursue
Code of Conduct violations in a separate proceeding pursuant to the procedures set
forth below. Sanctions imposed pursuant to the Seaver College Judicial Procedures
can be appealed to the Seaver College Dean of Students (see the Seaver College Student
Handbook, Judicial Procedures section). Sanctions imposed by the Dean of Students
can be appealed as set forth below. If students from different schools of Pepperdine
University are involved in a Code of Conduct violation, the matter will be investigated
and adjudicated by the school of the accused student. The Department of Public Safety
works in cooperation with these offices in the reporting of violations and the conducting
of investigations.

Administrative Hearings with the Dean of Students

When the violation is of a less serious nature and the misconduct would not result
in suspension or dismissal, the student will generally attend an administrative hearing
with the Dean of Students (or designee) to discuss the incident, the student's involvement
in it, and any steps that must be taken or sanction imposed to resolve the matter.
As part of the administrative hearing, the Dean of Students may further investigate
the matter by speaking with other individuals who may have relevant information and
by reviewing relevant written materials. Sanctions imposed as a result of an administrative
hearing may be appealed to the Faculty Student Life Committee within ten days of the
written notice of sanctions.

Student Life Committee Hearings

If, after reviewing a report of misconduct, the Dean of Students (or designee) determines
that the incident is deemed sufficiently serious, the incident will be submitted for
hearing by the Faculty Student Life Committee. A majority of the Committee must be
present for the hearing. The Dean of Students (or designee) will chair the hearing
but is not a voting member unless there is a tie vote.

Before a hearing with the Faculty Student Life Committee, the student will be provided
in writing with a summary of the behavior that allegedly violates particular provisions
of the Code of Conduct. The notice will also include the date and time of the hearing,
not less than five or more than fifteen calendar days after the student has been notified.
The limits for scheduling hearings may be extended at the discretion of the Dean of
Students.

Other than as outlined below, hearings need not adhere to formal rules of procedure
or technical rules of evidence followed by courts of law. Hearings will be conducted
according to the following guidelines:

1. All procedural questions are subject to the final decision of the Dean of Students
(or designee).

2. The hearing will normally be conducted in private. Admission of any person to
the hearing will be at the discretion of the Dean of Students (or designee). The dean
may accommodate concerns for the personal safety, well-being, and/or fears of confrontation
of the reporting party, accused student, and/or other witness during the hearing by
providing separate facilities, and/or by permitting participation by telephone, video
conferencing, written statement, or other means, where and as determined in the sole
judgment of the Dean of Students to be appropriate.

3. Accused students may be assisted at hearings by an advisor. The advisor must be
a current student, faculty, or staff member of the University who was not involved
in the incident. The advisor cannot speak for the accused student. The role of the
advisor is to accompany the student and advise him or her privately during the hearing
process.

4. Hearings will be chaired by the Dean of Students (or designee), and will proceed
in the following manner:

a. Reading of the charges.

b. The student's denial or admission of the charges. (If the student admits the charges,
then the Committee may dismiss the student and deliberate on the appropriate sanctions.)

c. Presentation of information and/or witnesses supporting the charges and questions
by the student charged and the Committee.

d. Presentation of information and/or witnesses by the student charged that rebuts
the charges and questions by the Committee.

e. Closing statement by the accused student.

5. The chair and the accused student may call witnesses. The Committee may ask questions
of the witnesses. The accused student may not directly question the witness, but may
direct questions to the chair after the witness has been excused. The chair will then
determine if the questions are appropriate, and, if so, will follow up with the witness
as necessary. Witnesses may only be present at the hearing while giving testimony.
Accused students must present a list of witnesses and purposes of their statements
to the chair 24 hours in advance of the hearing.

6. A list of witnesses called by the School of Law should be presented to the accused
student 24 hours before the hearing.

7. Pertinent records, exhibits, and written statements may be accepted as information
for consideration by the Committee at the discretion of the chair. This information
must be submitted to the chair at least 24 hours before the hearing.

8. If, during the course of the hearing, additional charges are discovered, the accused
student will be notified of the new charges and will be granted additional time, if
needed, to prepare a defense of the new charges. The accused student may waive the
additional time and the hearing can proceed with the new charges taken under consideration
by the Committee. A record should be made in the hearing notes of additional charges
and whether or not the student desires additional preparation time.

9. Information about the misconduct of other students shared at the hearing may be
used as the basis for disciplinary action.

10. The Committee's determination will be made on the basis of the preponderance
of the evidence standard (whether it is more likely than not that the accused student
violated the Code of Conduct).

11. After the hearing, the Committee will determine by majority vote whether the
student has violated each section of the Code of Conduct that the student is charged
with violating.

12. If the student is found to have violated the Code of Conduct, the Committee
will determine by majority vote the appropriate sanction that will be imposed.

13. The Dean of Students (or designee) will notify the student in writing of the
Committee's decision and the sanctions issued, if any.

14. There will be a single written record of the hearing, which normally consists
of the statement of alleged misconduct, a summary of the information presented in
the hearing, a summary of the statement of the accused, statement of the decision,
and the sanctions issued, if any. The hearing will not be transcribed or otherwise
recorded.

15. If the accused student fails to appear at the hearing, the Committee may make
a decision based on the available information. If the Dean of Students (or designee)
determines that good cause exists for the accused student not appearing at the hearing,
a new date may be set for the hearing.

Sanctions

Conduct which violates School of Law or University policies may result in the imposition
of one or more sanctions. Sanctions which may be imposed are not limited to those
listed below. Such disciplinary action will depend upon the gravity of the offense,
the nature of attendant circumstances, and the merits of a particular case. In certain
limited situations, University and/or School of Law officials may impose a sanction
but suspend or postpone its actual implementation. In addition to the sanctions that
follow, in certain circumstances, the Seaver College Dean of Students or a designee
may impose a University or residence hall suspension prior to a meeting with the Student
Disciplinary Committee (see the section on "Interim Suspension" later in the Student
Handbook).

Loss of Privileges

Such loss may include, but is not limited to the following: Pepperdine financial aid;
eligibility to represent the University and/or School of Law in various capacities,
including moot court competitions (and similar events), and seeking or holding an
elected student office; university housing; and use of specific university facilities,
equipment, or services.

Assessment of Damages

Requirement to pay for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property. Failure
to pay such charges may result in additional sanctions including, but not limited
to, denial of re-enrollment, or refusal to release official transcripts and records.

Fines

Such fines may include, but are not limited to, payment of charges for violations
of vehicle, campus, or housing regulations. These charges will be added to a student's
account. Failure to pay such charges may result in additional sanctions including,
but not limited to, denial of re-enrollment or refusal to release official transcripts
and records.

Reprimand

Censure, verbal, and/or in writing.

Probation

A status that indicates that a student's relationship with the School of Law is tenuous
and that the student's records will be reviewed periodically to determine suitability
to remain enrolled. Students on disciplinary probation cannot participate in student
government, student organizations, moot court, or otherwise officially represent the
University or School of Law.

Suspension

Temporary separation of the student from the School of Law, and hence, from the University
for a definite period of time. Conditions for readmission may be specified.

Dismissal

Permanent separation of the student from the School of Law, and hence, from the University.
In certain cases a dismissed student may, after a designated period of time, petition
the University for re-admission.

Permanent Dismissal

The University's most severe sanction, requiring permanent separation of the student
from Pepperdine University without any possibility of future re-enrollment.

When students are dismissed or suspended for disciplinary reasons, there will be no
refund of tuition or room charges for the semester, and all financial aid will be
canceled. Upon permanent separation from university housing, students may apply to
the Residential Life Office for unused board charges.

If a violation occurs just prior to a student's scheduled graduation, sanctions may
be imposed even if all academic requirements are completed. Sanctions may include,
but are not limited to, community service, research or reflective paper, restitution,
loss of privilege to participate in the graduation ceremony, deferment of degree,
and a transcript hold. The University may withhold issuing a degree until all sanctions
are fulfilled. In the rare case of a serious violation (e.g., sexual assault, DUI,
illegal drug sales), the University may permanently withhold a degree.

Appeals Process

The School of Law has implemented procedures for student appeals with the intent of
assuring fundamental fairness. Students who believe they were not treated fairly in
the disciplinary process can submit a written appeal to the Dean of the School of
Law. The appeal letter must be submitted within seven calendar days of the issuance
of the sanction.

The written appeal must specify grounds that would justify consideration. General
dissatisfaction with the outcome of the decision or an appeal for mercy is not an
appropriate basis for an appeal. The written appeal must specifically address at least
one of the following criteria: a. Insufficient information to support the decision. b. New information, sufficient to alter a decision, or other relevant facts not
brought out in the original hearing, because such information and/or facts were not
known to the person appealing at the time of the original hearing. c. Procedural irregularity that undermined the student's ability to present a defense
(see "Judicial Procedures" above) d. Inappropriateness of the sanction for the violation.

Generally the appellate process does not require a hearing, nor does it require the
dean to make personal contact with the student or the Faculty Student Life Committee.
The dean may, but is not required to, convene an ad hoc appeals committee to assist
in making a recommendation to the dean regarding the appeal. The Dean shall not be
bound by the ad hoc appeals committee's recommendation.

The Dean of the School of Law may affirm, reverse, or modify the sanction. The dean
may also return the case to the Dean of Students or Student Life Committee for further
consideration. The Dean of the School of Law's decision shall be final and effective
immediately.

Retention of Disciplinary Records

All disciplinary records, including Honor Code sanctions, will become a part of the
student's permanent record.

Immunity for Victims

Sometimes victims of physical or sexual assault or domestic violence are hesitant
to report to University officials because they fear that they themselves may be charged
with policy violations, such as visitation, underage drinking, or sexual activity
at the time of the incident. To encourage reporting, Pepperdine offers victims immunity
from policy violations related to the assault except for intentionally making a false
report.

Immunity for Good Samaritans

Pepperdine encourages students to offer assistance to other students in need, both
on and off campus. When a student seeks medical assistance for a student in need,
both parties will receive immunity from disciplinary action. This policy was created
because students are sometimes hesitant to offer assistance to other students for
fear that they themselves may be charged with policy violations (for example, an underage student
who has been drinking might hesitate to get help from Public Safety for someone who
may be suffering from alcohol poisoning, or might be hesitant to provide important information
about a sexual assault incident).

Forfeiture of Financial Assistance

Every student who has accepted a scholarship, loan, fellowship, grant-in-aid, or any
other financial assistance by the University or the government is deemed to have agreed
to observe the rules and regulations of the University. The University shall review
the record of each recipient of financial assistance who has been placed on University
disciplinary probation, is suspended, expelled, or dismissed from the University,
or arrested and convicted as a result of a violation of University policy. In such
cases students who have accordingly violated the Code of Conduct may forfeit their
financial assistance. For further information regarding this policy, please contact
the Office of Financial Assistance.

Expectations for Student Organizations

Student groups and organizations may be charged with conduct violations. A student
group or organization may be held collectively responsible when violations of this
code occur either during an event sponsored by the organization or when a sufficient
number of members are in attendance at the event in question. Sanctions that may be
imposed upon groups or organizations include but are not limited to warning, reprimand,
probation, fines, loss of privileges, restitution, other educational sanctions, and
deactivation. Deactivation includes loss of all privileges, including University recognition,
for a specified period of time. See the Student Organizations Manual for additional
information.

Expectations for Student Leaders

As role models to other students and ambassadors for Pepperdine University, student
leaders are expected to embody the institution's highest ideals, values, and aspirations,
and to uphold its community standards. Therefore, students placed on University probation
will lose privileges, including their ability to apply for, campaign for, or hold
leadership positions during the time they are on probation.

Interim Suspension

In certain circumstances, the Seaver College Dean of Students or a designee may impose
a University or residence hall suspension prior to a meeting with the Student Disciplinary
Committee. Interim suspension may be imposed: a) to ensure the safety and well-being
of members of the University community or preservation of University property; or
b) if the student poses a definite threat of disruption of, or interference with,
the normal operations of the University. During the interim suspension, the student
may be denied access to the residence halls and/or to the campus (including classes)
and/or all other University activities or privileges for which the student might otherwise
be eligible, as the dean of students or the designee deems appropriate. The interim
suspension does not replace the regular disciplinary process, which will proceed on
the normal schedule, up to and through a Student Disciplinary Committee hearing, if
required.

Social Media Privacy

The University complies with all local, state, and federal laws governing social media
privacy. Although the law prohibits the University from asking students, prospective
students, or student groups to disclose a user name or password for accessing personal
social media, requesting access to personal social media, or divulging any personal
social media to or in the presence of a University employee or representative, the
University may lawfully require disclosure, access or view personal social media if
necessary to investigate and take disciplinary action against any student, prospective
student, or student group utilizing social media in ways that are unlawful, violate
the Code of Conduct, or pose a threat to the safety of the campus community.